Best budget lens for the olympus pen e pl9?

For the PEN E-PL9, I'd start with a fast 50mm-equivalent prime rather than a zoom. The your first camera guide makes the case: a modest body with a good lens beats a better body with a cheap zoom.

• Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7: frames like 50mm, good for people and low light.
• Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8: the same 50mm view from Olympus.
• Yongnuo YN25mm f/1.7M: a third-party alternative in the same range.

If you want one lens for everything, the Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ is the everyday pick. I don't list prices on these pages, so check current ones before you buy.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.